My son just bought a pickup. The truck looked great with a few tiny damaged marks on roof, tailgate and hood. We told him when he went to pay to double check the vin number which he did. He paid the man cash. He did not look closely at the title though, and when he went to have the truck re-titled I recognized he had bought a "flooded rebuilt" vehicle. I wish he had seen some of the videos like yours about what to look for. Thanks for doing a great video.
Great video! No bogus music or lame attempts at bad humor. Direct and to the point. Exactly what I'm looking for in an informative video. Thank you sir!
This is not the case in California. A salvaged car remains salvaged even once you register it; however, "salvage" can mean anything from theft, to complete destruction. When an owner refuses to take car back after accident, the insurance scraps it (car must have damage exceeding certain percentage of cars value). If car is stolen, owner can refuse it too with good insurance. I have purchased many salvaged cars over the years with damage to rear end, hail or theft. These cars are truly a good buy and didnt cause issues after purchase.
No it works the same in every state. If you have a salvage title, you can't register the car. You have to get an inspection verifying none of the repaired parts were stolen. Then they hand you a sealed envelope with the salvage title in it saying whether or not it has passed inspection. You must bring that sealed envelope to your local tag agency where you can then register you car as long as it says your car has passed inspection when they open the envelope.
FrostyFooy lol, doesn't work the same in California. Salvage titles can be registered at the dmv, it's actually very simple paperwork and yes, an inspection is required by the dmv inspector or in some cases they sent you to a CHP (california highway patrol) for the inspection.
Couldn't agree more. I own a 2009 corvette c6 rebuilt title. 2013 Taurus SHO rebuilt 2012 Silverado LTZ 6.2 rebuilt title All have been reliable and cost me a TOTAL of $55k for all 3 . People spend that much on new half ton trucks these days, and I know what I'd rather be driving. What's not to like ?
This video came up in my recommendation just in time. I'm going to look at a car tomorrow that has a "rebuilt" title. Now I know what to do to make sure it's legitimate. Thank you
4 years later and I’m in the same boat, did you ever end up buying the rebuilt title car? I’m looking into a BMW that was flooded around 37k miles someone bought it and rebuilt the car had it until 90k miles and sold it to the guy I’m about to buy it from at 110k miles. He says the title is rebuilt but just skeptical because this would be my first time dealing with anything other than a clean title.
In TX all you have to do to get a salvage title car on the road is get it inspected (lights work, no check engine light, goes forward and stops, has mirrors) then sign the rebuilt papers stating your the rebuilder. You can vaugly list what you fixed and also give them copies of receipts. But I just said I got a door paid with cash and replaced lights. Tada rebuilt title, and there's the normal taxes and a 60$ fee
I know this is old but thanks for this comment. I won a salvage title car from Copart and thought I was gonna have to go and rebuild The Whole damn car
@@suspensefulness people sometimes list salvage rebuilt cars as salvage, the difference is a salvage car can not legally drive on the road. if you have a flood car that was deemed salvage but still drives fine it is not road legal until it has been inspected ( standard tx safty/ and if your near a major metro area like dallas, austin, etc etc emissions as well.) there are some cases when cars can be branded salvage unrepairable or salvage lemmon branding. but for tx its pretty simple
It depends on which state you live in. In MO a car with a salvage title can be driven on the road. I bought a 96 BMW that was impounded after being abandoned in a ditch. Had a hole in the gas tank and was missing the front bumper. Went up to the local Highway patrol they made sure that no stolen parts were used in the repairs and gave a title to me.
Always check your local state laws on branded titles. I drive a car with a salvage title in North Carolina and had no trouble getting it registered and street legal, and I've owned that car for four years now.
Here in AZ, they don't care if it's salvage. They'll let you register and drive it. Got my 12k silverado for 6k. Salvage title baby. Insurance marked the truck for salvage because the pickup bed was hit really bad and they thought the frame was destroyed. A dealer who sells cars out of his house put a used bed on it, painted it and sold it to me. Went and actually had the frame checked. Straight as an arrow. I just had to adjust the bed because when they mounted it, it was slightly crooked. Invested no more money than the inspection and bam, rebuilt title. Great vehicle for half price.
I remember seeing a 4 series 435xi that looked pristine but had a salvage title, I was tempted to buy it because it was fully loaded and low miles but after more research learned it's not that easy to register it. Ended up buying a E400 that was certified pre owned and haven't looked back since!
EVERY STATE HAS THEIR OWN WAYS. In WA state Rebuild and Salvaged are treated about the same. If person who sells has title on hand in his name - there is nothing to worry about its just like buying clean title. Just make sure you know what you are buying. I usually want to see pictures of the car from action like how bad was damage. If only front bumper, hood and head light were replaced its not that bad. But some cars are damaged in the front and in the rear and plus rolled over.?!?!... I would skip that car :) People who buy Rebuild Title cars are doing that because they want to get $15,000 car for $7000. That is usually the case
Clarity is important. Sometimes we speak clearly but our listeners do not really listen. Thanks for providing a "HEY, LISTEN TO ME!" video that states this information clearly and without distractions for the many who do not understand these terms. I was taught by my grandfather that a salvage yard is a junk yard, so a Salvage title means you are buying junk, or a car that is not roadworthy. Something that has been rebuilt means it has been completed a second time, so a Rebuilt title means the car has been built again, and is ready to drive.
I recently bought a Toyota MR2 Spyder from a used car dealership with a clean title, however, I was notified (after I already decided I wanted to buy it) that the car had a rebuilt title in a different state, and that it was somehow cleared to a clean title when it was moved into my state (the dealer did not elaborate or even seem to know how or why), and they made me sign a disclosure agreement or whatever acknowledging I knew this. However, all of the panels appear to be original with matching VIN numbers and only a small dent can be seen on the back. The owner of the dealership came out and said his guess was the car had purely cosmetic damage that the insurance company deemed more than the car's worth. After I bought the car (it was very very cheap so I knew there was some shady stuff going on) I took it to get the oil change and found out the engine was completely replaced with a motor out of a Corolla (both cars have a 1zz engine but the layout is different or something). I didn't have CarFax or anything at the time (which I guess I should've had), but now I see that it has been salvaged and rebuilt, but I have no idea why (my guess is precat failure which blew up the engine, but I don't think that'd totally salvage the car, plus there is evidence it's been hit). But, my point is the dealership acted like the title was clean but it isn't (I guess? All I see on CarFax is that it has been salvaged and rebuilt at one point). Is that grounds to sue? I mean the car is running fine I'm just kinda pissed off the dealership claimed the title was magically clean and didn't mention that the whole engine was replaced (I have no idea how many miles are on it). Then again, I probably just shouldn't have been so impulsive and bought it right then and there.
Aiden is all Knowing sorry but you signed off acknowledged you knew the story from the selling dealer. Unfortunately they got you. That said, you said it was "very, very cheap" so enjoy the deal you got and move on. As far as being titled differently in other states, state to state communications are so poor that these title claims fall thru the cracks so to speak. The GOOD thing is it appears you have a rare car that was a "write off/salvage unit" due to a mechanical malfunction, NOT due to excessive cosmetic/structural damage. You got lucky, enjoy your "very, very cheap" car and move on, as trying to sue will only put $$ in the hands of lawyers
Kick Some Stones Yeah that's honestly what I was expecting. Used Car Lots are always sketchy and are as-is so I'm not shocked or too angry. The car runs and drives and is loads of fun and that's all that matters, and like you said- it's pretty damn rare which is what made me so anxious to buy it (when my other options were the Miata or z3 which are everywhere). It's a learning experience I guess lol
Dealers or rebuilders will title a salvage vehicle in a state with less requirements then wait and retitle it in their state. Like laundering money, only with titles.
yeah, that's a good idea, put more money into the car that probably should be branded. I hate to say it, but you may think everything is all fine and dandy- but what if that car had structural damage and it's just a ticking time bomb and potential safety hazard. You should have used your head and refused to sign anything admonishing the dealership of wrongdoing. My guess is that your frame was damaged up front- considering you needed a new motor. At the very least you should have insisted on having an independent body shop inspect the car before buying it.
This varies state to state. In Idaho I can register and insure a "Salvage" titled vehicle. I have had a couple cars deemed a "total loss" by the insurance company and I was reimbursed for the damages and retained the vehicle. I then applied for a salvage title through the state DMV.
Never buy a offer up car off the street , it’s a risk . I bought a lemon , engine went out and needed a new one. You get what you pay for or “lo barato sale caro “ 👍
thanks for the education - lots of salvage cars from the USA end up being exported into developing markets. I doubt they have to get registered as rebuilt before they can be exported. But where I am at the moment in Nigeria it is clear that even a poorly 'rebuilt' car is better than other much more expensive options.
I always buy rebuilt title cars that have been crashed because a insurance company will total a car in a heart beat! hell my sister got a 2014 equinox for 3500$ needs a new bumper and repainted hood and fenders and you cant tell what happened (it ran through a barbed wire fence) and im lookin for a low milage new edge mustang gt atm and it should only be about 2500 through and through so yes imo a rebuilt car is not a bad deal at all
My wife and I, too, had a salvaged 02 Focus we bought for $5500 back in like 2004. My wife got rear-ended in it after about a year, and the other party's insurance company gave us $12500 for it. :)
PartyWolf11Official great buy!!some people worry about rebuild title,and I don't know why..especially if car runs and drives excellent.. Good deal man,I had one few years back myself with rebuilt title,and I looved it
Hispanics have a network of salespeople that work on commission. The buyers and repairers of wrecked cars use different people that work on commission, so they can skirt liability. When you contact the profile of the seller, they contact the real seller and that's who you will be dealing with. They pay a commission to the front man/woman. On paper, the seller doesn't sell enough cars to be considered a dealer and the law doesn't hold individual sellers accountable the way it does a dealer. It's an easy way for the front man to make 500 to a thousand bucks, without really doing anything.
I see a lot of salvage titles on Craig’s list. I never knew they aren’t road legal. Thanks for the clarification. N/m I’m in CA. We either get salvaged or clean.
not always...I didn't have to prove anything in Arizona. In az it cost $20 to 50 bucks I can't remember. it seemed they were looking for stolen parts only. my dad was a car dealer and I've done this several times..
Yeah I did it in florida, I just gave them the receipts of all the parts I replaced, it was 100 bucks for inspection, and it only took a couple minutes. Then drove it straight to my local tag agency and got it registered.
I'll be first to admit I'm not the brightest bulb in the lamp, but I'm only a one bulb lamp, that being said, I still don't know the difference between the branded title and the other. All I know is, I don't want to buy a vehicle that was wrecked.
I appreciate this. Great heads up. I was just looking at a ‘18 Acura MDX with 86k miles. It was listed as “salvage/rebuilt” title by the company selling it. Liked and sub’d. 👍
You shouldn't have to call and find out if a car is salvage or not if you have the title, it should say directly on the title whether it is clean, salvage, rebuilt, or if it's certified for destruction.
My truck has a salvaged title since it was wrecked, I FIXED it and had it inspected but it still says salvage on the paperwork and I still have insurance on it. I live in California if that varies the difference...
I got a car at an auction, salvage title runs & drives and it only needed minor fixes and a lot of elbow grease. But little did I know...to register the car according to DMV online...I have to pay $1098. $1098 ? This is the first time I heard of such an amount to pay to register a car. Is this for real ? Is there any way to go around this ? I wanted and got the car for me... not to re-sale. I've never flip a car. I heard that the DMV because of Covid 19 Is quite understanding now due to the hardship were experiencing. This is an expensive learning curve for me ...Who really checks VIN #'s ? Auctioneer's has this notes of caution at times on some cars up for auction saying something like "if you plan to register this vehicle..contact customer service" or something like "Parts Only"...etc. On my car there was no note of caution no red flag at all. I feel like I want to sue them. They knew it was my first time and I felt taken advantage of. It was a 2003 Mini Cooper 109748 miles on it. Total cost to get car in my drive way $1502 + the expense of a full maintenance service and lots of elbow greaase. (Labor is free) and finally the dreaded $1098. I should've just bought a car here . What happened to "Life is good", "Learning is free", "Happiness is a choice" I don't mind paying a couple of parking tickets or a penalty to register this car...But $1098 !!! Are you kidding ? Please advise if theirs still any . Thank you Samcrac Keep up the video...you're helping lots of people. Sincerely, John
I registered my salvage title integra and they didn't even look at the car. Got my plates, registration, and everything the same day. But the laws may be different from state to state
I bought a 2004 Dodge Neon that had a salvage title. I looked up the carfax on it. It was rear ended. The only damage was a small crack in the rear bumper cover and the paint was scuffed. The car's book value was $600, so the repair and paint would have cost more than the car was worth, so the insurance company totaled the car giving it a salvage title. I had it inspected and never repaired the damage. I just told the cop why it totaled. He just made sure all the lights worked and gave me a pass so I could get a rebuilt title. I have put about 50k more miles on it since I bought it as a to and from work car. The only thing I've bought for it is new tires. I paid $400 for the car at the abandoned auto auction.
It's weird I bought a fully rebuilt car and it was sold to me as salvaged (even after a new fender, quarter, bumpers, and a radiator along with a professional paint job)
Hey Sam its completely different in other states like here in California a Salvage title is issued , if you ask or get a CHP inspection you get a rebuilt title issued
I'm glad that in my country every consumer purchase has a form of warrenty by law. Even if you sign a contract buying a car that it is without warrenty, the law makes that contract null and void if you find problems that were not in the purchase agreement. The seller then has to either repair the car or give you a full refund. However this is only when consumers buy from a business and you usually do need to threaten them with legal actions or they won't budge. Even if the car isn't owned by the business selling the car they are still responsible so selling your buddies car in your showroom could bring trouble if you don't clearly state it's not yours.
It's not much work it all, it literally takes 10 minutes and 100 bucks, then any obvious title transfer and car registration fees which are mandatory on any vehicle purchase. I just bought a salvage truck and rebuilt the entire front end myself, took it to inspection, was in and out in a few minutes then drove over to my local tag agency and was finished in an hour.
Dude I don't know where this guy is getting all this about pictures and having it fixed and all that.. I've bought salvage cars in the past, you won't have any issues at all. As long as you fix the car which of course you have to do in order to drive it, everything else is the same. It won't cause you any more trouble than a clean title
QUENTIN30 CDUB. Pampers, kleenex, q-tip, band-aid, i'm trying to think of some more and I'm sure there are dozens but the fact is...these are all brand names not the items themselves. Kleenex is a brand of facial tissue. Companies spend millions to get us to say things like q-tip...as opposed to "can I get a cotton swab?"
Thoughts on purchasing an extended service plan on a rebuilt title vehicle? The plan is sold by the dealer that did the work but administered the by a 3rd party. Essentially it’s a plus +5 year / 100k mile plan that covers everything the manufacturer warranty covers. But it’s an insurance based claims plan.
The Rules and Laws change by State, In certain states all you need is a safety and emissions report, The emissions and safety report basically checks all the things that makes the car road safe.
Also some state have laws when buying cars. if they are mislabeled, or other stuff will allow you to go after them regardless but you have to check with your state or the state you are buying the car from, what the laws are.
My 2009 Honda Accord is a rebuilt title but I was in a car accident and it has been declared a total loss. Literally the damage is minor but they say it cost too much. If I decide to repair it myself, will FL issue a rebuilt a second time?
Just found your channel, btw I agree with you about Rob F. He's a transparent person & that's why he's one of my favorite channels. I found your channel from the Autoblog video. I like the channel, it's different & gives a different insight on buying these types of cars.
So what If I buy a rebuilt title car in NJ and I live in new york do I need to get it inspected in new york. Or just use that Nj rebuilt title as a normal title at new york dmv?
Saw a lovely Ferrari F355 the other day.... low miles and dirt cheap. Thought "Woohoo!!" till I saw the term _salvage title_ in the description. Yikes, imagine buying a salvaged F355 you don't know a single thing about. Some junior partner probably did one too many lines and wrapped it around a tree lol.
depending what state ur in....california u get a salvage title no matter inspection receipt or whatever u do to it....california has very strict rules when it comes to DMV and car laws...salvage title here is the same at rebuild in other states
in Arkansas you can drive a vehicle with a salvage title or also known as a red title on the road without any inspections when i Bought mine all i did was go to the local dmv and hand them the red title and my insurance paperwork and paid for my tags and 3 weeks later they sent me a Salvage title with my name on it i got a $17,000 Chevy z71 4 door for $3500 and the only reason it has a Salvage title is because the rear bumper is bent and the tow package is bent a little bit i took it to 2 different body shops and both said that the insurance company should of never totaled it, im looking into getting the title changed to rebuild that just go's to show you never know what you will find at a auto auction .
Purchased my salvage 16 FoST for 5200 after fees and delivery. After all repairs like hood, bumper, paint, etc..I paid around 9k. I could turn around and sell it for 15k.
Depreciation is same. Just the selling price of Rebuild or Salvaged is sure bellow clean title. For example 2015 civic clean title will cost $15,000 when Rebuild will cost $10,000. or 2015 Ford Fiesta clean title cost $9000 when with rebuild sells for $7000. But it will depreciate the same no matter what title it has.
Just an FYI - the Windex and BandAid explanation is an example of proprietary eponyms. Good video - something to not forget, even the two different types of titles, any car previously deemed a total loss with always have a Salvage history (I'm sure you know) and that carries onto subsequent owners. I can't stand when people say "I have a clean title in hand" even knowing the car was a previous salvaged vehicle.
Liked. I think like most people I didn’t know the difference. Considering buying what the owner says in a rebuilt title. So I guess I have to be sure it is a rebuilt not salvaged title!!!
Most "Formica" isn't. Plastic lamiate was invented by Dr Wilson. Though Fotmica is mad by MMM under license and they do all the advertising, Wilsomart, in Temple, TX sells way more than MMM.
I rebuilt a 2014 lancer evolution its registered in California As a salvage title, I’ve rebuilt a few cars and only one time they required an inspection for it.
I am looking at a truck with a rebuilt title but the guy says only the hood, fender, and bumper were replaced. I don’t see how that could make it a rebuilt title
*in most states there is no difference rebuilt is the same as salvaged the title still reads the same when you get it the only difference is that no bank or finance company will usually put their money out for those vehicles because if they had to repo them they aren't going to get the full return on their investment unless it's a really rare or hard to find vehicle that someone is willing to put the money out for just to have*
My son just bought a pickup. The truck looked great with a few tiny damaged marks on roof, tailgate and hood. We told him when he went to pay to double check the vin number which he did. He paid the man cash. He did not look closely at the title though, and when he went to have the truck re-titled I recognized he had bought a "flooded rebuilt" vehicle. I wish he had seen some of the videos like yours about what to look for. Thanks for doing a great video.
Great video! No bogus music or lame attempts at bad humor. Direct and to the point. Exactly what I'm looking for in an informative video. Thank you sir!
Totally agree!
Like how you explain things so folks can understand, your videos are always interesting.
Stacey Frank *R U FUCKING KIDDING?! IT TOOK THIS FUCKER 3 MIN 30 SECONDS TO GET TO THE FUCKING POINT!!..*
I think I’m just retarded cause I didn’t I sweats s shot lol
This is not the case in California. A salvaged car remains salvaged even once you register it; however, "salvage" can mean anything from theft, to complete destruction. When an owner refuses to take car back after accident, the insurance scraps it (car must have damage exceeding certain percentage of cars value). If car is stolen, owner can refuse it too with good insurance.
I have purchased many salvaged cars over the years with damage to rear end, hail or theft. These cars are truly a good buy and didnt cause issues after purchase.
No it works the same in every state. If you have a salvage title, you can't register the car. You have to get an inspection verifying none of the repaired parts were stolen. Then they hand you a sealed envelope with the salvage title in it saying whether or not it has passed inspection. You must bring that sealed envelope to your local tag agency where you can then register you car as long as it says your car has passed inspection when they open the envelope.
FrostyFooy not in south carolina, here you can own, register, and drive salvaged cars without inspection
Corey Moseley, thank you. That's what I figured.
FrostyFooy lol, doesn't work the same in California. Salvage titles can be registered at the dmv, it's actually very simple paperwork and yes, an inspection is required by the dmv inspector or in some cases they sent you to a CHP (california highway patrol) for the inspection.
Htvchannel1, I have a salvage car in California, been driving and registered for over 8 years.. Can I get it changed to rebuilt here in Cali?
Couldn't agree more.
I own a 2009 corvette c6 rebuilt title.
2013 Taurus SHO rebuilt
2012 Silverado LTZ 6.2 rebuilt title
All have been reliable and cost me a TOTAL of $55k for all 3 .
People spend that much on new half ton trucks these days, and I know what I'd rather be driving.
What's not to like ?
Do a vidoe of ur cars
Good god you spent that much on all 3 you got ripped off big time.
They were all purchased by 2 years ago Bob.
This video came up in my recommendation just in time. I'm going to look at a car tomorrow that has a "rebuilt" title. Now I know what to do to make sure it's legitimate. Thank you
4 years later and I’m in the same boat, did you ever end up buying the rebuilt title car? I’m looking into a BMW that was flooded around 37k miles someone bought it and rebuilt the car had it until 90k miles and sold it to the guy I’m about to buy it from at 110k miles. He says the title is rebuilt but just skeptical because this would be my first time dealing with anything other than a clean title.
@@Anon-ix6ck it’s just tough to resell to dealers when it’s branded and tough to get random people to trust you
3:31 If you want to get the answer !!🤦🏻♂️
Thnx man.
Lol saved me a shitload
Thank you!
@@RVCAXD You’re welcome !!
@@TheVictor799 😂🤣
In TX all you have to do to get a salvage title car on the road is get it inspected (lights work, no check engine light, goes forward and stops, has mirrors) then sign the rebuilt papers stating your the rebuilder. You can vaugly list what you fixed and also give them copies of receipts. But I just said I got a door paid with cash and replaced lights. Tada rebuilt title, and there's the normal taxes and a 60$ fee
cec4video all of Texas?
Thank you what about a vehicle I bought out of state and I live in Texas but it has a Louisiana salvage title is it the same proccess
I know this is old but thanks for this comment. I won a salvage title car from Copart and thought I was gonna have to go and rebuild The Whole damn car
old video but i jus seen a 2016 mustang for 25k with a salvage title but was rebuilt...why not deemed a rebuilt title instead
@@suspensefulness people sometimes list salvage rebuilt cars as salvage, the difference is a salvage car can not legally drive on the road. if you have a flood car that was deemed salvage but still drives fine it is not road legal until it has been inspected ( standard tx safty/ and if your near a major metro area like dallas, austin, etc etc emissions as well.) there are some cases when cars can be branded salvage unrepairable or salvage lemmon branding. but for tx its pretty simple
It depends on which state you live in. In MO a car with a salvage title can be driven on the road. I bought a 96 BMW that was impounded after being abandoned in a ditch. Had a hole in the gas tank and was missing the front bumper. Went up to the local Highway patrol they made sure that no stolen parts were used in the repairs and gave a title to me.
Sooo All rebuilt car titles was once a salvage title car that has been fix....!?
You CANT drive around in a salvage title car, BUT you can drive in a RESTORE SALVAGE!
It is means the rebuilt title better than salvage?
@@Asef2013 yes.
Always check your local state laws on branded titles. I drive a car with a salvage title in North Carolina and had no trouble getting it registered and street legal, and I've owned that car for four years now.
Exactly I'm in North Carolina and it's the same
Here in AZ, they don't care if it's salvage. They'll let you register and drive it. Got my 12k silverado for 6k. Salvage title baby. Insurance marked the truck for salvage because the pickup bed was hit really bad and they thought the frame was destroyed. A dealer who sells cars out of his house put a used bed on it, painted it and sold it to me. Went and actually had the frame checked. Straight as an arrow. I just had to adjust the bed because when they mounted it, it was slightly crooked. Invested no more money than the inspection and bam, rebuilt title. Great vehicle for half price.
I remember seeing a 4 series 435xi that looked pristine but had a salvage title, I was tempted to buy it because it was fully loaded and low miles but after more research learned it's not that easy to register it. Ended up buying a E400 that was certified pre owned and haven't looked back since!
EVERY STATE HAS THEIR OWN WAYS. In WA state Rebuild and Salvaged are treated about the same. If person who sells has title on hand in his name - there is nothing to worry about its just like buying clean title. Just make sure you know what you are buying. I usually want to see pictures of the car from action like how bad was damage. If only front bumper, hood and head light were replaced its not that bad. But some cars are damaged in the front and in the rear and plus rolled over.?!?!... I would skip that car :) People who buy Rebuild Title cars are doing that because they want to get $15,000 car for $7000. That is usually the case
Andrey Tetyuk correct..
Is it possible ? This is definitely my position trying to get 15k
Clarity is important. Sometimes we speak clearly but our listeners do not really listen. Thanks for providing a "HEY, LISTEN TO ME!" video that states this information clearly and without distractions for the many who do not understand these terms.
I was taught by my grandfather that a salvage yard is a junk yard, so a Salvage title means you are buying junk, or a car that is not roadworthy. Something that has been rebuilt means it has been completed a second time, so a Rebuilt title means the car has been built again, and is ready to drive.
I recently bought a Toyota MR2 Spyder from a used car dealership with a clean title, however, I was notified (after I already decided I wanted to buy it) that the car had a rebuilt title in a different state, and that it was somehow cleared to a clean title when it was moved into my state (the dealer did not elaborate or even seem to know how or why), and they made me sign a disclosure agreement or whatever acknowledging I knew this. However, all of the panels appear to be original with matching VIN numbers and only a small dent can be seen on the back. The owner of the dealership came out and said his guess was the car had purely cosmetic damage that the insurance company deemed more than the car's worth. After I bought the car (it was very very cheap so I knew there was some shady stuff going on) I took it to get the oil change and found out the engine was completely replaced with a motor out of a Corolla (both cars have a 1zz engine but the layout is different or something). I didn't have CarFax or anything at the time (which I guess I should've had), but now I see that it has been salvaged and rebuilt, but I have no idea why (my guess is precat failure which blew up the engine, but I don't think that'd totally salvage the car, plus there is evidence it's been hit). But, my point is the dealership acted like the title was clean but it isn't (I guess? All I see on CarFax is that it has been salvaged and rebuilt at one point). Is that grounds to sue? I mean the car is running fine I'm just kinda pissed off the dealership claimed the title was magically clean and didn't mention that the whole engine was replaced (I have no idea how many miles are on it). Then again, I probably just shouldn't have been so impulsive and bought it right then and there.
Aiden is all Knowing sorry but you signed off acknowledged you knew the story from the selling dealer. Unfortunately they got you. That said, you said it was "very, very cheap" so enjoy the deal you got and move on. As far as being titled differently in other states, state to state communications are so poor that these title claims fall thru the cracks so to speak. The GOOD thing is it appears you have a rare car that was a "write off/salvage unit" due to a mechanical malfunction, NOT due to excessive cosmetic/structural damage. You got lucky, enjoy your "very, very cheap" car and move on, as trying to sue will only put $$ in the hands of lawyers
Kick Some Stones Yeah that's honestly what I was expecting. Used Car Lots are always sketchy and are as-is so I'm not shocked or too angry. The car runs and drives and is loads of fun and that's all that matters, and like you said- it's pretty damn rare which is what made me so anxious to buy it (when my other options were the Miata or z3 which are everywhere). It's a learning experience I guess lol
Dealers or rebuilders will title a salvage vehicle in a state with less requirements then wait and retitle it in their state. Like laundering money, only with titles.
get a 1mz-fe engine in the car
yeah, that's a good idea, put more money into the car that probably should be branded. I hate to say it, but you may think everything is all fine and dandy- but what if that car had structural damage and it's just a ticking time bomb and potential safety hazard. You should have used your head and refused to sign anything admonishing the dealership of wrongdoing.
My guess is that your frame was damaged up front- considering you needed a new motor. At the very least you should have insisted on having an independent body shop inspect the car before buying it.
This varies state to state. In Idaho I can register and insure a "Salvage" titled vehicle. I have had a couple cars deemed a "total loss" by the insurance company and I was reimbursed for the damages and retained the vehicle. I then applied for a salvage title through the state DMV.
Jess Neal yea I was just talking about this in someone comments, but I didn't and don't know all the states that let you still register salvage cars
Same in nc
Never buy a offer up car off the street , it’s a risk . I bought a lemon , engine went out and needed a new one. You get what you pay for or “lo barato sale caro “ 👍
You don’t know what you’re doing
thanks for the education - lots of salvage cars from the USA end up being exported into developing markets. I doubt they have to get registered as rebuilt before they can be exported. But where I am at the moment in Nigeria it is clear that even a poorly 'rebuilt' car is better than other much more expensive options.
I always buy rebuilt title cars that have been crashed because a insurance company will total a car in a heart beat! hell my sister got a 2014 equinox for 3500$ needs a new bumper and repainted hood and fenders and you cant tell what happened (it ran through a barbed wire fence) and im lookin for a low milage new edge mustang gt atm and it should only be about 2500 through and through so yes imo a rebuilt car is not a bad deal at all
All depends on the state... this is a good overall coverage of the topic, but incorrect in many states.
Incorrect how?
Good explanation. It's confusing for most people at first, but I take this knowledge for granted now. It's a big deal when looking for cars.
Thanks for clearing up this misconception.
I bought a 2002 Ford focus with a salvage/rebuilt title , and the car is in great shape , engine and transmission are strong. Low miles
My wife and I, too, had a salvaged 02 Focus we bought for $5500 back in like 2004. My wife got rear-ended in it after about a year, and the other party's insurance company gave us $12500 for it. :)
PartyWolf11Official great buy!!some people worry about rebuild title,and I don't know why..especially if car runs and drives excellent.. Good deal man,I had one few years back myself with rebuilt title,and I looved it
Hispanics have a network of salespeople that work on commission. The buyers and repairers of wrecked cars use different people that work on commission, so they can skirt liability. When you contact the profile of the seller, they contact the real seller and that's who you will be dealing with. They pay a commission to the front man/woman. On paper, the seller doesn't sell enough cars to be considered a dealer and the law doesn't hold individual sellers accountable the way it does a dealer. It's an easy way for the front man to make 500 to a thousand bucks, without really doing anything.
I see a lot of salvage titles on Craig’s list. I never knew they aren’t road legal. Thanks for the clarification. N/m I’m in CA. We either get salvaged or clean.
What do you mean n/m. ? I’m in California and I’m about to buy a salvaged title
One of new favorite channels. Always good content, keep up the good work!
Thank you for making this video! I was oblivious to either terms.
Dude thanks for the clear and straight forward video. ✌️
Thank you for the info. I bought a Rebuilt Toyota Corolla 2016 with 39 thousand miles. So far is working like a brand new Toyota Corolla ❤
I'm actually really surprised he only has 1K wtf
Tough crowd
Samcrac 7k now, you seem to be going on people's main feed like you were on mine. congrats, hope it keeps going for you
Samcrac 10k now
ceejay1992
14k now
Youngish C HOLY SHIT, Its been only 4 weeks and he has 20k, at this rate he will have 100k Next month
watching you all the way from Iraq bro. great info.
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not always...I didn't have to prove anything in Arizona. In az it cost $20 to 50 bucks I can't remember. it seemed they were looking for stolen parts only. my dad was a car dealer and I've done this several times..
Yeah I did it in florida, I just gave them the receipts of all the parts I replaced, it was 100 bucks for inspection, and it only took a couple minutes. Then drove it straight to my local tag agency and got it registered.
Daam, I need to move there then!!did he have az license?
FrostyFooy what part of Florida
You can drive a salvage title it's not illegal I'm confused. Even after it's been fixed it's still salvage
Please visualize the things you talk about. Otherwise, very interesting subject. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the tips. Want to continue to grow the audience so I will take your advice sincerely.
I'll be first to admit I'm not the brightest bulb in the lamp, but I'm only a one bulb lamp, that being said, I still don't know the difference between the branded title and the other. All I know is, I don't want to buy a vehicle that was wrecked.
Great info, Sam! Well done and very helpful!
BMV and DMV need a 24 hour hotline for verifying title status, cuz stuff can happen @ 2 a.m.
not in california buying a salvage car just means you have to pass a break and light inspection before getting your tags
RBL what part?
Great info... can you do a part 2 on what the process and cost of getting a rebuilt title?
Thank you for saving me a big headache. Excellent video!
I appreciate this. Great heads up. I was just looking at a ‘18 Acura MDX with 86k miles. It was listed as “salvage/rebuilt” title by the company selling it.
Liked and sub’d. 👍
Commenting so I can come back when this channel blows up and have proof that I was here from the start!
I think its time.
You shouldn't have to call and find out if a car is salvage or not if you have the title, it should say directly on the title whether it is clean, salvage, rebuilt, or if it's certified for destruction.
My truck has a salvaged title since it was wrecked, I FIXED it and had it inspected but it still says salvage on the paperwork and I still have insurance on it. I live in California if that varies the difference...
PROJECT ANUBIS nice a real manly truck rebuilt by you. That's better than a clean title.
PROJECT ANUBIS nopee..
I got a car at an auction, salvage title runs & drives and it only needed minor fixes and a lot of elbow grease. But little did I know...to register the car according to DMV online...I have to pay $1098. $1098 ? This is the first time I heard of such an amount to pay to register a car. Is this for real ? Is there any way to go around this ? I wanted and got the car for me... not to re-sale. I've never flip a car.
I heard that the DMV because of Covid 19 Is quite understanding now due to the hardship were experiencing.
This is an expensive learning curve for me ...Who really checks VIN #'s ? Auctioneer's has this notes of caution at times on some cars up for auction saying something like "if you plan to register this vehicle..contact customer service" or something like "Parts Only"...etc.
On my car there was no note of caution no red flag at all. I feel like I want to sue them. They knew it was my first time and I felt taken advantage of. It was a 2003 Mini Cooper 109748 miles on it. Total cost to get car in my drive way $1502 + the expense of a full maintenance service and lots of elbow greaase. (Labor is free) and finally the dreaded $1098. I should've just bought a car here . What happened to "Life is good", "Learning is free", "Happiness is a choice" I don't mind paying a couple of parking tickets or a penalty to register this car...But $1098 !!! Are you kidding ? Please advise if theirs still any . Thank you Samcrac
Keep up the video...you're helping lots of people. Sincerely, John
I registered my salvage title integra and they didn't even look at the car. Got my plates, registration, and everything the same day. But the laws may be different from state to state
Most states still consider a rebuilt car salvage
Thank you so much. Lots of dangers avoided
I bought a 2004 Dodge Neon that had a salvage title. I looked up the carfax on it. It was rear ended. The only damage was a small crack in the rear bumper cover and the paint was scuffed. The car's book value was $600, so the repair and paint would have cost more than the car was worth, so the insurance company totaled the car giving it a salvage title. I had it inspected and never repaired the damage. I just told the cop why it totaled. He just made sure all the lights worked and gave me a pass so I could get a rebuilt title. I have put about 50k more miles on it since I bought it as a to and from work car. The only thing I've bought for it is new tires. I paid $400 for the car at the abandoned auto auction.
you're doing awesome with these videos keep it up!
It's weird I bought a fully rebuilt car and it was sold to me as salvaged (even after a new fender, quarter, bumpers, and a radiator along with a professional paint job)
Sam thank for the Great Videos ... love watching them.. I live in West coast of Florida...
Looking into picking up a salvaged car and this was very helpful.
Hey Sam its completely different in other states like here in California a Salvage title is issued , if you ask or get a CHP inspection you get a rebuilt title issued
I'm glad that in my country every consumer purchase has a form of warrenty by law. Even if you sign a contract buying a car that it is without warrenty, the law makes that contract null and void if you find problems that were not in the purchase agreement. The seller then has to either repair the car or give you a full refund. However this is only when consumers buy from a business and you usually do need to threaten them with legal actions or they won't budge. Even if the car isn't owned by the business selling the car they are still responsible so selling your buddies car in your showroom could bring trouble if you don't clearly state it's not yours.
I was thinking of buying a salvage car I saw online but I see that there's alot of work
to get it register 🤔🤔
Mr. Peke No it's pretty simple depending what state your in.
Contane 21 I'm in illinois and the car I was trying to buy is from michigan
Everything that's worth it in life is a lot of work just saying 😬
It's not much work it all, it literally takes 10 minutes and 100 bucks, then any obvious title transfer and car registration fees which are mandatory on any vehicle purchase. I just bought a salvage truck and rebuilt the entire front end myself, took it to inspection, was in and out in a few minutes then drove over to my local tag agency and was finished in an hour.
Dude I don't know where this guy is getting all this about pictures and having it fixed and all that.. I've bought salvage cars in the past, you won't have any issues at all. As long as you fix the car which of course you have to do in order to drive it, everything else is the same. It won't cause you any more trouble than a clean title
Very helpful for a newbie like me
Pampers is a brand of diapers but for some reason ppl call them pampers as an actual item
QUENTIN30 CDUB. Pampers, kleenex, q-tip, band-aid, i'm trying to think of some more and I'm sure there are dozens but the fact is...these are all brand names not the items themselves. Kleenex is a brand of facial tissue. Companies spend millions to get us to say things like q-tip...as opposed to "can I get a cotton swab?"
Haha good point. I just had this conversation with a co-worker. Pop Tarts was my example when they're actually toaster pastries lol
Great job! Very well explained in simple terms
Soo few of your videos... like your vids.. like your personality. Subscribed
Thoughts on purchasing an extended service plan on a rebuilt title vehicle? The plan is sold by the dealer that did the work but administered the by a 3rd party. Essentially it’s a plus +5 year / 100k mile plan that covers everything the manufacturer warranty covers. But it’s an insurance based claims plan.
The Rules and Laws change by State, In certain states all you need is a safety and emissions report, The emissions and safety report basically checks all the things that makes the car road safe.
Also some state have laws when buying cars. if they are mislabeled, or other stuff will allow you to go after them regardless but you have to check with your state or the state you are buying the car from, what the laws are.
Not always the case. I rebuilt many cars in CA, and they issue you a salvaged title. Rebuilt title is not even an option.
My 2009 Honda Accord is a rebuilt title but I was in a car accident and it has been declared a total loss. Literally the damage is minor but they say it cost too much. If I decide to repair it myself, will FL issue a rebuilt a second time?
Just found your channel, btw I agree with you about Rob F. He's a transparent person & that's why he's one of my favorite channels. I found your channel from the Autoblog video. I like the channel, it's different & gives a different insight on buying these types of cars.
Does it cost more to insure Rebuilt Title car? some stated insurance companies wont offer full coverage or it cost a lot more thank a clean title car.
Nice, clear, explanation of this important difference. Well done, Sam!
+John Isett thanks! Appreciate the feedback
Really cleared it up for me. I almost made the mistake of buying a car with a salvage title. close call.
Thanks for explaining. You helped me.
Fantastic video. I never knew the difference between the two. I just always avoid both. Haha
So what If I buy a rebuilt title car in NJ and I live in new york do I need to get it inspected in new york. Or just use that Nj rebuilt title as a normal title at new york dmv?
Saw a lovely Ferrari F355 the other day.... low miles and dirt cheap. Thought "Woohoo!!" till I saw the term _salvage title_ in the description. Yikes, imagine buying a salvaged F355 you don't know a single thing about.
Some junior partner probably did one too many lines and wrapped it around a tree lol.
Nicely explained. Thanks!
Question - do you need a structural safety every time you change ownership of a “rebuilt title” car ? Thanks !!!
No you don't need one, just a regular safety. I know because I just had to do it in Canada
Good info man,i always like to learn new things this is very helpful
Thanks!
Just bought a salvage rebuilt title in NC brought it home in VA, now I have to pay extra to get the title tilted. I’ve been waiting 2 weeks now
In NJ you can register a Savage car n drive around like a normal car.insurance only full covers 80% of the cars values thou.
depending what state ur in....california u get a salvage title no matter inspection receipt or whatever u do to it....california has very strict rules when it comes to DMV and car laws...salvage title here is the same at rebuild in other states
+Jose Mendoza thanks for the info
Didn't even think about it
My bank wont loan on rebuilt or even hailed out cars because the ins companies will not sell us full coverage.
in Arkansas you can drive a vehicle with a salvage title or also known as a red title on the road without any inspections when i Bought mine all i did was go to the local dmv and hand them the red title and my insurance paperwork and paid for my tags and 3 weeks later they sent me a Salvage title with my name on it i got a $17,000 Chevy z71 4 door for $3500 and the only reason it has a Salvage title is because the rear bumper is bent and the tow package is bent a little bit i took it to 2 different body shops and both said that the insurance company should of never totaled it,
im looking into getting the title changed to rebuild that just go's to show you never know what you will find at a auto auction .
What's the usual depreciation of a rebuilt. Like a rebuilt Focus ST vs a clean ST in value and what we should pay for each
Don't listen to the other guy, a rebuilt or salvage title vehicle can easily be worth 50% or even less than a car with a clean title
StewartLucrative lol "don't listen to the other guy"😂😂
Purchased my salvage 16 FoST for 5200 after fees and delivery. After all repairs like hood, bumper, paint, etc..I paid around 9k. I could turn around and sell it for 15k.
Aragorn Stark so you only marking 1,000 dollar profits
Depreciation is same. Just the selling price of Rebuild or Salvaged is sure bellow clean title. For example 2015 civic clean title will cost $15,000 when Rebuild will cost $10,000. or 2015 Ford Fiesta clean title cost $9000 when with rebuild sells for $7000. But it will depreciate the same no matter what title it has.
So my title says salvage but branded if rebuilt. So whats does that mean?
Wow...THANK YOU SO MUCH! You just potentially saved me a boatload of money and headaches.
Thank you for all the informative news and information!
Just an FYI - the Windex and BandAid explanation is an example of proprietary eponyms.
Good video - something to not forget, even the two different types of titles, any car previously deemed a total loss with always have a Salvage history (I'm sure you know) and that carries onto subsequent owners. I can't stand when people say "I have a clean title in hand" even knowing the car was a previous salvaged vehicle.
Liked. I think like most people I didn’t know the difference. Considering buying what the owner says in a rebuilt title. So I guess I have to be sure it is a rebuilt not salvaged title!!!
Buying a rebuilt car is risky but it worth it somehow
Most "Formica" isn't. Plastic lamiate was invented by Dr Wilson. Though Fotmica is mad by MMM under license and they do all the advertising, Wilsomart, in Temple, TX sells way more than MMM.
I rebuilt a 2014 lancer evolution its registered in California As a salvage title, I’ve rebuilt a few cars and only one time they required an inspection for it.
Giovanni Rios do you think a modified exhaust will effect the inspection
Excellent video, thank you so much!
I am looking at a truck with a rebuilt title but the guy says only the hood, fender, and bumper were replaced. I don’t see how that could make it a rebuilt title
So different in California. A salvage car can be driven & registered.
Here In California you can register a salvaged title car under your name
I live in cali and bought a salvage title car, but didn't get any problems with the dmv
*in most states there is no difference rebuilt is the same as salvaged the title still reads the same when you get it the only difference is that no bank or finance company will usually put their money out for those vehicles because if they had to repo them they aren't going to get the full return on their investment unless it's a really rare or hard to find vehicle that someone is willing to put the money out for just to have*
what do you mean Salvage has no use I have a salvage car and I can have any insurance and drive anywhere.